Spotlight on Familiar Faces in our New School Performance Season!
In our 2012-2013 school performance season, we are pleased to welcome back three of our favourite youth-based theatre troupes including Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Green Thumb Theatre, and The American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life® program.
Mermaid Theatre is an award-winning Canadian company that has received accolades for its colourful and lively stage adaptations of Eric Carle’s classic books. This year, we are proud to present Mermaid Theatre’s newest production A Brown Bear, A Moon and A Caterpillar: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle (JK-3) for two shows on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm.
Mermaid Theatre returns to the LAC with a brand new show on Tuesday, November 20, 2012!
The last time we hosted Green Thumb Theatre at our centre, the company was finding a unique way to speak to students about addiction and drug culture through the use of theatre, spoken word, and hip hop in their original play, Cranked.
Building on their reputation for intelligent and impactful issues-based theatre, Green Thumb Theatre returns this year with Out in the Open (Gr. 7-12), an honest look at homophobia, friendship, social pressure, and navigating the complicated truths of teenage relationships.
How do we deal with our own fears and issues when faced with a shift in what we thought we knew?
Armed with a realistic story, two dynamic actors, and a detailed study guide to help teachers develop a dialogue about homophobia and how to build safer schools, this important production would be an ideal fit for English, Drama, Diversity, and Health & Physical Education classes.
Having just visited us in the spring of 2012, The American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life® program is a relatively new addition to our school performance roster, but it is one that we could not imagine being without.
Focusing first and foremost on inspiring a love for reading with its verbatim adaptations of significant literary works, this New York-based company has a rich repertoire of plays written and directed by Wynn Handman, a protégé of Sanford Meisner, and a multiple Lifetime Achievement award winner for his contributions to the theatre.
See this powerful coming-of-age story live at the LAC on February & & 8, 2013!
Our pick for this year’s season is The Secret Life of Bees (Gr. 6-12), a New York Times bestseller by Sue Monk Kidd that is set during the Civil Rights movement. Surrounded by a pre- and post-show interactive discussion led by an experienced educator, our presentation of this critically-acclaimed production on February 7 & 8, 2013 is sure to spark your students’ imaginations and kick start some engaging critical discussions just in time for Black History Month.
Tickets for all of our school performances are now on sale and more info can be found online at: http://www.livingartscentre.ca/index.php/shows/school-performance.html
We hope to see you and your students for our 2012-2013 school performance season!
BLUE MAN GROUP TO PERFORM BEFORE SUPER BOWL XLV AT GAME DAY FAN PLAZA AT COWBOYS STADIUM!
Blue Man Group is proud to announce its performance at the Super Bowl XLV Game Day Fan Plaza on February 6, 2011. The trio will perform four 15-minute sets over the course of the afternoon leading up to kickoff for fans attending the game.
Continuing its tradition of offering innovative entertainment to audiences of all ages, Blue Man Group will perform segments specially tailored to the day’s main event. The performance will take place at the Game Day Fan Plaza area located on the East and West sides of Cowboys Stadium. Game Day Fan Plaza allows Super Bowl guests to enjoy the excitement before the game with participatory games, activities, and live entertainment.
This will mark the first appearance by Blue Man Group at the Super Bowl, giving the Blue Men a completely new environment in which to explore and interact.
This appearance coincides with the run of Blue Man Group’s first-ever domestic theatrical tour, currently making its way to cities around the U.S. The U.S. Theatrical tour features classic Blue Man moments as well as an infusion of brand new content.
Super Bowl XLV will be played on February 6, 2011 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX and televised by FOX SPORTS. The Super Bowl is annually America’s most-watched television program. A record 153.4 million Americans watched last year’s game.
Blue Man Group hits the Living Arts Centre February 8, 9 & 10! Click here for more information or call the box office at 1-888-805-8888.
A Taste of Handel’s Messiah Rocks
Watch this live performance of the “Hallelujah Chorus” from the recording of Handel’s Messiah Rocks! Classical Music meets Classic Rock in this wonderful holiday show!
The Canadian Premiere of Handel’s Messiah Rocks will be performed in Hammerson Hall at the Living Arts Centre on:
Thursday, December 16 at 8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 17 at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets range from $95 – $60 for Adults and $50 – $30 for Children and can be purchased in advance:
By telephone: 905 306-6000 or Toll Free 1-888-805-8888
In person: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
On line: www.livingartscentre.ca
Enter the Handel’s Messiah Contest at Square One
Enter to Win Tickets to Handel's Messiah Rocks with Square One and the Living Arts Centre!
Listen to the Natalie MacMaster Interview on 740 AM
Listen to the Interview Norm Edwards did with Natalie McMaster Tuesday, November 2 2010 that was on 740 AM.
Concert salutes the troops
A musical remembrance. The Windjammers, led by retired Lieutenant-Colonel Harry Currie, will perform on Friday at the Living Arts Centre as part of the Celebrate and Remember with the Stars Who Went to War concert.
Remembrance Day is coming early to the Living Arts Centre.
Celebrate and Remember with the Stars Who Went to War, a concert that honours members of the military serving in Afghanistan in addition to some of the most famous men and women to ever wear the uniform, will be performed this Friday.
The concert features tributes to celebrities such as Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart and Elvis Presley, each of whom gave up a promising career to serve their country.
The show features the 38-member Windjammers ensemble, led by retired Lieutenant-Colonel Harry Currie, the group’s artistic director and conductor. They’ll be joined by Toronto’s Northern Lights Barbershop Chorus.
A tribute to Canadian, American and British soldiers serving in Afghanistan is planned.
“People have given up their lives so we can live safely, and that’s something we have to remember,” said Currie. “We must keep remembering their sacrifice.”
Lieutenant-colonels Scott Attridge and Bobby Herriot will serve as guest conductors. The evening is hosted by Canadian actor Ted Follows.
In addition to the stars, other notable people will be featured, including Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. MacDonald.
There’s also a segment on the film, Midway, as well as music from television shows Hogan’s Heroes and Dad’s Army, a British sitcom.
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Military Families Fund, which provides emergency funds to families and spouses of Canadian soldiers serving abroad. Funds are available for rehabilitation, education and financial assistance.
“When families are in trouble because of the death of a (loved one), the fund can be used to help them out,” said Currie. “It’s money that’s available to them without all the rigmarole and red tape.”
Show time is 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 to $30. Call 905-306-6000.
Fiddle whiz stops at LAC
Fiddle champ. Natalie MacMaster comes to the Living Arts Centre on November 14, 2010.
Handel’s Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise!
December 16 & 17, 2010
Tickets Now on Sale!
Since 1742 music lovers around the world have celebrated various interpretations, arrangements and performances of Handel’s Messiah. This Christmas season, the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga presents the Canadian premiere and only Canadian performances of Handel’s Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise, a new contemporary, rock n’ roll version of the famous oratorio on December 16 & 17, 2010.
Handel’s Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise features stunning visual effects, thrilling songs, an orchestra, rock band, Broadway soloists and specially selected local adult and children’s choirs.
Leading the cast of Handel’s Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise and performing the role of The Woman is Ramona Keller who made her Broadway debut in Smokey Joe’s Cafe as the understudy for BJ, Pattie and Brenda. She “originated” the roles of Radio 1, in Caroline, Or Change and Ms. Paradice, in Brooklyn: The Musical on Broadway. She was also featured in the musical revue In Time with Hugh Jackman in Las Vegas.
The role of The Baritone will be performed by recording artist Jeremiah Jones, who recently released his debut solo album Tupelo. His other roles include Billy Bigelow in the West End revival of Carousel, Curly in Oklahoma!, and Beast in the national tour of Beauty and the Beast.
The role of The Tenor will be performed by Matthew G. Myers who recently performed the New York City readings for Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland. Some of his favorite credits include Simon Zealot in the national tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, Frank-n-Furter in Rocky Horror Picture Show and Frederick in Pirates of Penzance.
The New York Times describes Handel’s Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise and the reinterpretation of the most famous selection from the Oratorio “Hallelujah”, by saying it, “…combines Handel and Sunset Strip-metal in one slick, efficient mash.” For additional dates and local ticket information regarding Handel’s Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise please visit: www.handelsmessiahrocks.com.
Handel’s Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise was adapted by Jason Howland and libretto adapted by Dani Davis is based on the original oratorio by George Frederick Handel with libretto by Charles Jennens. It is produced by NETworks Presentations, LLC and directed by Dani Davis.
The Canadian Premiere of Handel’s Messiah Rocks will be performed in Hammerson Hall at the Living Arts Centre on:
Thursday, December 16 at 8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 17 at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets range from $95 – $60 for Adults and $50 – $30 for Children and can be purchased in advance:
By telephone: 905 306-6000 or Toll Free 1-888-805-8888
In person: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
On line: www.livingartscentre.ca
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